On this page, you will find information specific for Class IX in our Deacon Formation Program.
En esta página, usted encontrará información específica para la IX Clase en nuestro Programa de Formación Diaconal.
Inquiry / Proceso de Aplicación
Aspirancy --- Aspirantado
Candidacy --- Candidatura
Post-Ordination Formation / Formación Después de la Ordenación
Formation for the (permanent) diaconate is divided into three phases: inquiry, aspirancy, and candidacy. During the inquiry phase, those discerning a possible call to the diaconate begin a period of purposeful reflection on this calling.
INFORMATIONAL BROCHURE
La formación para el diaconado permanente se divide en tres fases: el proceso de aplicación, el aspirantado, y la candidatura. Durante el proceso de aplicación, aquellos que están discerniendo una posible llamada al diaconado comenzarán un periodo de reflexión a esta llamado.
Los solicitantes harán una entrevista preliminar con el Director y, si no hay impedimentos para que la solicitud continúe, se entrevistará con el Comité de Admision.
FOLLETO INFORMATIVO
For general information on formation for the diaconate, please see our Deacon Formation Page.
Para obtener información general sobre la formación para el diaoconado, haga clic aquí.
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Aspirant |
Wife's Name |
Parish (map) |
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| John Ahlberg | Angie | St. Joseph, DeWitt | |||
| Paul Alagna | Sue | Our Lady of Lourdes, Bettendorf | |||
| Tom Brooke | Jen | St. Paul, Davenport | |||
| John Cooper | Kate | St. Anthony, Davenport | |||
| Nathon Fox | Elizabeth | All Saints, Keokuk | |||
| John Hanenburg | Cindy | St. Ann, Long Grove | |||
| Dan Laubenthal | Beth | Our Lady of Victory, Davenport | |||
| Tony Leza | Brenda | SS. Mary & Mathias, Muscatine | |||
| Jorge Lopez | Barb | St. Thomas More | |||
| Trevor Pullinger | Jescie | St. Paul, Davenport | |||
| Spencer Sierra | Betsy | Holy Family, Davenport | |||
| Matthew Staab | Kristina | St. Wenceslaus, Iowa City | |||
| Dennis Uhl | Lori | St. Mary, Solon | |||
| Vern Vondera | Jeri | Our Lady of Victory, Davenport | |||
| CLASS IX | Aspirancy I | Aspirancy II | Candidacy I | Candidacy II | Candidacy III |
| *=wives attend | 2022-23 | 2023-24 | 2024-25 | 2025-26 | 2026-27 |
| August | 13* | 12-13 | 10-11 | 9-10 | 8-9 |
| September | 10 | 9-10 | 14-15 | 13-14 | 12-13 |
| October | 8 | 14-15 | 12-13 | 11-12 | 10-11 |
| November | 12 | 11-12* | 9-10 | 8-9 | 14-15 |
| December | 10 | 9-10* | 14-15 | 13-14 | 12-13 |
| January | 13-15* | 13-14 | 11-12 | 10-11 | 9-10 |
| February | 11 | 10-11 | 8-9 | 14-15 | 13-14 |
| March | 11 | 9-10 | 8-9 | 14-15 | 13-14 |
| April | 15 (4/9 Easter) | 13-14 | 12-13 4/20 East | 11-12 4/5 East | 10-11 |
| May | 20 (5/14 MD)* | 18-19 (12 MD) | 17-18 (11 MD) | 16-17 (10 MD) | 15-16 (5/9 MD) |
| June | 10-11 | 8-9* | 14-15 | 13-14 | 11-16 (5-day retreat, TBD) |
| July | 8* | 13-14 | 12-13 | 11-12 | 10 (ordination) |
| Liturgy Practicum | Sat, Nov 4 Sun, Dec 17 |
TBD | TBD | TBD | |
| Homiletic Intensive | TBD (1 week) |
The Aspirancy phase of formation for class VIII is scheduled to begin in August 2022. The first year of Aspirancy focuses on prayer and discernment; the second year on beginning academic studies. The Rite of Admission to Candidacy is scheduled to be celebrated at the end of the second year.
2022-2023: Aspirancy I
2023-2024: Aspirancy II
Our next class will be held on October 14-15.
SCHEDULES
-Calendar
-Hospitality
-Liturgical Ministries
DAILY SCHEDULE (note that this is modified on some weekend)
| Saturday | Sunday | |
| 7:45 | Arrival | Arrival |
| 8:00-8:15 | Introduction / Announcements | Introduction / Announcements |
| 8:15-9:00 | Morning Prayer | Morning Prayer |
| 9:00-12:00 | Instruction (3) | Instruction (3) |
| 12:00-1:00 | Lunch | Lunch |
| 1:00-3:00 | Instruction (2) | Instruction (2) |
| 3:00-3:30 | Admin. | |
| 3:00-5:00 | Formation (2) | |
| 5:00-5:45 | Evening Prayer | |
| 5:45-6:30 | Mass | |
| 6:30-7:15 | Dinner | |
| 7:15-9:15 | Instruction (2) |
ASPIRANCY II HANDBOOK
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ASPIRANCY II HANDBOOK |
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BOOKLIST |
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TAB 2 - Spiritual Director |
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TAB 3 - Mentor |
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TAB 4 - Table |
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TAB 4 - Agreement |
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TAB 4 - Self-Evaluation |
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TAB 4 - Supervisor Eval |
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TAB 7 - Growth Plan |
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TAB 9B - Pastor |
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TAB 9C - PCP |
OTHER HANDBOOKS
-Handbook for Pastors
-Handbook for Spiritual Directors
-Handbooks for Mentors
-Handbook for Pastoral Field Education Supervisors
LITURGY AIDS / AYUDAS PARA LA LITURGIA
-Announcing the Readings / Anunciando las lecturas
-Preparing the Prayer of the Faithful
While discernment continues, candidacy focuses on the holistic formation of those in the program for diaconal ministry. The intellectual, spiritual, pastoral and human dimensions of preparation for ministry as a deacon are all attended to over these three years.
2024-2025: Candidacy I
2025-2026: Candidacy II
2026-2027: Candidacy III
During the first five years after ordination, those newly-ordained (and their wives) continue to take part in regular gatherings for formation as a community. Beyond the initial three years after ordination, deacons (and their wives) continue to take part in formation events and retreats for the entire diaconal community. Post-Ordination Formation is the responsibility of the Deacon Personnel Director.